And while the county hasn't yet broken down the potential financial benefits of the local Trans Mountain line when it comes to taxation, the province has announced the pipeline would generate an estimated $1.5 billion annually to the Alberta treasury, and would improve oil prices for Alberta-based petroleum producers, as it would allow them to reach world prices (currently, we sell at a discounted rate, as we have few worldwide clients). Officials have also said they are committed to the $7.4 billion project despite the latest stumbling blocks.

Clark also called on Trudeau to step in "for the good of the country".

Ultimately, I think Alberta is going to have to go it alone in its fight to get the Trans Mountain extension built.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley reacted swiftly and angrily to Mr. Heyman's announcement, imposing a ban on the sale of wine from B.C. and promising further action unless B.C. ends its threats of delaying tactics.

As Ottawa becomes more embroiled in the anti-sexual harassment #MeToo movement, the New Democrats are renewing their call for the federal government to codify its support for having more women involved in politics as elected... "Once we make a decision, we need to show that it goes through".

On Thursday, the federal government updated its environmental assessment process for energy projects, including a new two-year timeline to approve or deny projects and a commitment to consider Indigenous rights and health, social and economic effects.

In Ottawa, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr said yesterday that the federal government will not entertain any attempts by B.C.to stall or stop the pipeline project.

"They're absolutely wrong", McKenna said. "Nor will I be distracted by the events that are taking place in other jurisdictions".

Premier Rachel Notley announced Alberta's strong-arm move in response to British Columbia trying to throw off the construction of the Sherwood Park-based Trans Mountain pipeline expansion - with Kinder Morgan's starting terminal located just off Baseline Road and 17th Street, and the line running through Burnaby, B.C.to the Pacific coast.

Ms. Notley and oil industry supporters have urged Mr. Trudeau to spell out clearly how he intends to respond to B.C.'s proposed regulations.

Four months into Jagmeet Singh's leadership, the NDP is ramping up its fundraising machine with an "aggressive" goal to raise $9-million-double 2017's haul, which still left the party lagging far behind the Conservatives and Liberals....

"What I do support is the fact that Premier Notley is doing exactly what she said, defending her economy, defending the people of Alberta, and Premier Horgan is doing exactly what he said, defending the interest of the people of British Columbia, of the coastline, and the environment", Singh said.

Popular news

Kildee: Trump's call to gut Great Lakes funding "reckless"
President Donald Trump again is trying reduce or eliminate federal funding for cleanups of some iconic USA waterways. He says the Great Lakes provide drinking water to 40 million Americans and contribute 10 billion dollars in tourism.Thursday, February 15, 2018

HTC Smartphone President Resigns
He previously worked in "technology development" at Motorola Solutions, and initially served as HTC's Chief Financial Officer. HTC has also been manufacturing less smartphones in total and over the course of previous year it made less than 10m units.Wednesday, February 14, 2018